by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how John Jay ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at John Jay was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at John Jay is $35,828. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at John Jay was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 112 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from John Jay in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
John Jay does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the John Jay Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 56 |
| International Relations & National Security | 31 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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